Caius Cassius
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Overview/Analysis: Cassius is the leader of the conspirators, who absolutely despises Caesar because of Caesar's power and the way he is treated by the people of Rome. He is jealous because he believes that Caesar has no right to be seen as a god with all of his weaknesses that makes Caesar just like all the other Romans. Cassius is known to be very impulsive and unscrupulous. He is the one who convinces Brutus to join the conspiracy by bringing out the flaws in Caesar and forging letters claiming that the Roman people support Caesar's death. A shrewd opportunist, he proves successful but lacks integrity. Cassius's character develops throughout the story from someone who is a passionate and devious manipulator trying to use Brutus to his advantage to someone that remains faithful to his friendship with Brutus until he dies. Even though he made wrong decisions, he shows to have some Roman characteristics of being faithful to his friend. It shows that Cassius was not absolutely heartless and actually cares about someone. Misconception, eventually, leads him to his death.
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Quote: " Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world like a Colossus, and we petty men walk under his huge legs and peep about to find ourselves dishonorable graves" (1. 2. 135-6).
Explanation: Cassius is trying to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy by telling Brutus how he is nervous about Caesar's rising power. Cassius compares Caesar to Colossus, a statue of Greek God Apollo that is known for its enormous size, because it emphasis on how Caesar is portrayed by the people as great and mighty and how the rest of the people are of no value or greatness. Cassius believes that the men will be petty and have dishonorable deaths. This helps Brutus see the bad in Caesar and helps convince Brutus to join the conspirators, which is Cassius's goal.
Explanation: Cassius is trying to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy by telling Brutus how he is nervous about Caesar's rising power. Cassius compares Caesar to Colossus, a statue of Greek God Apollo that is known for its enormous size, because it emphasis on how Caesar is portrayed by the people as great and mighty and how the rest of the people are of no value or greatness. Cassius believes that the men will be petty and have dishonorable deaths. This helps Brutus see the bad in Caesar and helps convince Brutus to join the conspirators, which is Cassius's goal.